Overview
Concordia Sagittaria Via Basse is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Veneto, Italy, serving 3,660 people with a designed capacity of 4,200 m³/day and a discharge volume of 724.55 m³/day.
The Concordia Sagittaria Via Basse wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Concordia Sagittaria, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,660 residents and has a designed capacity of 4,200 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 724.55 cubic meters per day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent), the directive typically mandates secondary treatment, but the advanced level here indicates additional nutrient removal or polishing steps, likely to protect sensitive receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Venetian Lagoon or the Tagliamento River system. The Veneto region is characterized by a dense network of rivers and canals, and the plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could contribute to eutrophication in the coastal Adriatic ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network of the Veneto plain, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The advanced treatment at this plant helps mitigate the risk of algal blooms and hypoxia in coastal waters, supporting the region's fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Basse in the Paludetto area of Concordia Sagittaria, in the province of Venice, Veneto region, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 3,660 residents of Concordia Sagittaria and surrounding areas.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which include additional nutrient removal beyond standard secondary treatment, to protect the sensitive downstream environment.
The treated effluent flows into local waterways that drain into the Adriatic Sea, helping to preserve water quality in the Venetian Lagoon and coastal Adriatic ecosystem.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. The advanced treatment here exceeds that standard, reflecting the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
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